Disabled Children's Camps in Alaska
Children with disabilities and their parents are frequently told the things they can't do. Going to camp is a childhood activity that all children can experience but finding a camp that will understand the unique needs of your child with disabilities can be tricky. Several camps in Alaska specialize in creating a camp experience for children with different disabilities.
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Camp Shriver
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Camp Shriver is based in Anchorage, Alaska and is operated by the Special Olympics organization. Participants are divided into three groups for the camp and participate in activities in their own age group. The camp is designed specifically for people with a wide variety of disabilities, which means that a child will not be competing against a child without any disability. The focus of Camp Shriver is to develop new skills in participants through individual and team sports and to build friendships.
Alpine Alternatives
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The Alpine Alternatives camp focuses on providing children who are blind or visually impaired with the opportunity to go to camp. Children between the ages of nine and 19 are welcome to enroll in the camp. Campers receive one-to-one instruction and work to develop skills that help them to be more independent. The skills are practiced through games and sport events. Counselors help campers to focus on the things they can do instead of concerning themselves with the things that are challenging to complete.
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Camp Aurora
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Children who are deaf or have hearing impairment require a different kind of camp experience since they may not be able to hear directions or warnings. Camp Aurora provides a safe, 10-day camp for children between the ages of eight and 18. Children who are hearing impaired and have other special needs are welcomed to attend the camp as long as the camp is made aware of any additional accommodations the child may require.
Camp Kushtaka
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Sending a child to camp with diabetes can be scary for a parent. But Camp Kushtaka takes the fear out of letting your child go camping. Meals are planned and prepared to keep sugar levels in the correct balance and counselors are trained to monitor campers while testing sugar levels. Campers are able to participate in a variety of activities including swimming, boating, backpacking and games. Kids between the ages of six and 17 are welcome to enroll in the camp.
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